Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Navigator

Atlantic Health System; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for patient intake, updating records, performing screenings, and supporting clinic operations. You will collect vital signs and samples, assist with appointments, and help ensure data accuracy and quality standards.

The role emphasizes holistic patient-centered care, teamwork, and facilitating access to care by guiding patients through the system and coordinating referrals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Monitors environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness and evaluates practice schedule for changes or updates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the certified medical assistant scope of practice, incorporating elements of holistic patient-centered and team-based care.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for patient intake, updating records, performing screenings, and supporting clinic operations. You will collect vital signs and samples, assist with appointments, and help ensure data accuracy and quality standards.

The role emphasizes holistic patient-centered care, teamwork, and facilitating access to care by guiding patients through the system and coordinating referrals as needed.